N.H. Code Admin. R. Lab 1403.17
Dock-boards
Effective Nov 22, 2025#4118 eff 8-22-86, EXPIRED: 8-22-92 New. #6684, eff 2-4-98, EXPIRED: 2-4-06 New. #8606, INTERIM, eff 4-12-06, EXPIRED: 10-09-06 (formerly Lab 1403.19) New. #8796, eff 1-11-07; ss by #10809, eff 4-9-15; ss by #14431, eff 11-22-25, EXPIRES: 11-22-35Commissioner, Department of Labor
The employer shall ensure that, dock-boards, meaning metal plates used to bridge the gap between a loading dock and truck over which industrial trucks travel to load or unload shall meet the following requirements:
- (a) Dock-boards shall be strong enough to carry the load imposed on them;
- (b) Dock-boards that are portable shall be anchored or equipped with devices which shall prevent their slipping. They shall have handholds or other effective means to allow safe handling; and
- (c) Wheel chocks or other devices shall be provided to prevent railroad cars from being moved while dock-boards are in position.
Source. #4118 eff 8-22-86, EXPIRED: 8-22-92 New. #6684, eff 2-4-98, EXPIRED: 2-4-06 New. #8606, INTERIM, eff 4-12-06, EXPIRED: 10-09-06 (formerly Lab 1403.19) New. #8796, eff 1-11-07; ss by #10809, eff 4-9-15; ss by #14431, eff 11-22-25, EXPIRES: 11-22-35